Elevator Mechanic
Salary

Male Elevator Mechanics number significantly more than their female counterparts, and average earnings in this role come out to $35.19 per hour in the United States. Residence is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by tenure. Most Elevator Mechanics report high levels of job satisfaction. Medical benefits are awarded to most, and the greater part earn dental coverage. Participants in PayScale's salary questionnaire provided the particulars of this report.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

Job Description for Elevator Mechanic

The job of the Elevator Mechanic is to install, inspect, and maintain the operation of elevators during normal circumstances, as well as be able to respond quickly to trouble calls for assistance in times of emergency. Most Elevator Mechanics pass through a very involved apprenticeship as journeymen before being able to begin working without supervision. The Elevator Mechanic has a very demanding job which involves being on call extensively, at times for a straight 24 hours.

The Elevator Mechanic is called upon to use any number of tools ranging from the average spanner and soldering iron to very specialized tools such as the pneumatic hammer, meggars, voltmeter, and even a laptop equipped with diagnostics software. The job very often requires that the Elevator Mechanic manipulate large and unwieldy pieces of metal and equipment in extremely cramped spaces, in addition to carrying very heavy equipment up multiple flights of stairs.

Elevator Mechanics very often work in pairs, one trained and one apprentice, because a wide variety of tasks require work to be done in tandem. Elevator Mechanics work closely with building supervisors and safety inspectors in the course of their work, in an effort to service both the needs of the building's owner and the safety concerns of any governing body which may hold sway over installation of an elevator. Elevator Mechanics must maintain frequent communication with their fellow employees to limit downtime and maximize efficiency in terms of call-ins, which ensures that elevators under the purview of the company remain safe and operational.

Elevator Mechanic Tasks

Respond to call-back/trouble calls in a timely manner, and restore equipment to a safe operating condition.

Elevator Mechanic Job Listings

Search for more jobs:

This chart shows the most popular skills for this job and what effect each skill has on pay.

Pay by Experience Level for Elevator Mechanic

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

Elevator Mechanics who reported more years of relevant experience also reported higher earnings. Survey participants with less than five years' experience pocket $49K on average, but those with five to 10 years of experience enjoy a much bigger median of $73K. Elevator Mechanics see a median salary of $80K after reaching one to two decades on the job. Elevator Mechanics who surpass 20 years on the job report pay that isn't as high as one would expect; the median compensation for this crowd sits around $88K.